Located close to Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Finch and Fork, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Butterfly Beach, while Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Barbara Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
What's nearby
Paseo Nuevo Mall
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Presidio Santa Barbara
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Lobero Theater
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Arlington Theater
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station
17 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
13 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks
3 min walk
Eureka
5 min walk
Cajé
4 min walk
Savoy Cafe & Deli
3 min walk
California Pasta
4 min walk
About this property
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Located close to Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Finch and Fork, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and free infant beds
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–11:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG on Nov 16, 2026 start from CA $482, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 55.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG located?
Located in Downtown Santa Barbara, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Paseo Nuevo Mall and Lobero Theater. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 1 mi (2 km). Santa Barbara Station is 17 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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All the staff were so kind, helpful, and overall welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We were by a window over the trash area, and close to the fire station so there were some louder moments when we weren’t expecting them but overall great stay.
Staff was excellent, location is great. Valet parking attendants were very helpful as was the staff at the restaurant.
Roof top pool and patio was enjoyable. Only wished there was also a hot tub.
The customer service was exceptional. We were married by the courthouse in Santa Barbara and we stayed here right after our ceremony and the staff did everything to make our visit extra comfortable and fun because of it. Our room was clean and the bed was so soft and comfy. I loved their plush pillows. The location of the hotel is perfect,it's just walking distance from downtown activities. We will definitely be back.
Incredible front desk staff and very thoughtful amenities! Ben was so lovely and upgraded my room. Bed was super comfy, and the hotel is very dog friendly. Can't wait to come back! Tea selection in the morning could be better, but other than that, great!
We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Roy
Sep 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice staying at the Kimpton, The valet guys are really nice and careful that they had a couple bikes for guest to use,my beautiful wife and I went bike riding for most of one day, which was awesome.The in-house bar was beautiful, clean and nice but everything was ridiculously priced. My wife got a mock tail and it was like over $20 and I don’t want to even tell you how much my double margarita was. The rooms are OK. My toilet was leaking. I had to wiggle the knob and the water pressure wasn’t that good. I like good water pressure in the shower overall, I give it about a four star.
Incredible hotel with amazing amenities! Although we did not bring our pups, we appreciated seeing dogs around the grounds. The food, drinks, and overall hospitality was thoughtfully curated.
This hotel was the highlight of our roadtrip! The hotel was very pleasant and the restaurant was amazing. The location for walking to the pier and browsing shops along the way was a perfect day. If ever in Santa Barbara again, we will definitely stay here.
Super cute hotel with such a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly - from valet to the front desk, as well as everyone at the restaurant and bar. I especially loved that they offered a texting option for any requests, which made everything feel so convenient and seamless.
The room was spacious with modern furniture and very comfortable beds. The walls were a bit thin, but thankfully it never got too noisy during our stay.
Also - the vanilla latte is a must. So good!
I’ll definitely be back and would absolutely recommend staying here.